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- Page 1 Operating Manual Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series - TST100 Version 1.1 October 2018 MAN-OP-TST © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
- Page 2 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Operating Manual © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.
- Page 3 This operating manual accompanies the Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) 100. The manual introduces basic functions of the TST, shows how to use the TST in conjunction with the Anago Analyzer software and provides an overview of possible operating errors with their respective solutions.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Table of Contents About Part I General Information 1 Welcome ........................... 1 2 Quick Start Guide ........................... 2 3 Analyzer Software - TST Mode ........................... 3 Part II Components & Setup 1 Interface ........................... 5 Calibration ................................ -
Page 5: Part I General Information
· Graph sharpness results in an easy-to-read format · Print sharpness data · Export sharpness test results · Monitor sharpness levels remotely with the Anago Sharpness Dashboard · Control the quality of sharpness at your facility © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Quick Start Guide Poster-size (A3) copies of this guide are available; please contact sales@anago.co.nz for requests. © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... -
Page 7: Analyzer Software - Tst Mode
General Information Analyzer Software - TST Mode The TST can be used in conjunction with the Anago KST Analyzer Software, once the software has been set to TST mode. This enables test results to be recorded and saved for the future. - Page 8 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series This will unlock the Admin settings. 5. Click the drop-down arrow next to "Default device" and select "TST100" Select "OK" The software has now been set to TST mode. Refer to Saving Test Results for details on using the software in conjunction with the TST.
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Page 9: Part Ii Components & Setup
General Information Components & Setup Interface The Anago TST has a simple touch-screen interface which allows access to machine functions and settings and displays test progress. · Press Power to switch on the TST · Select the required icon to enter the sub-menu ·... -
Page 10: Calibration
(see image). This allows the calibration mass to quickly and easily be placed onto the load-cell from above. Calibration is performed by Anago prior to shipment, however, we recommend recalibrating: a) before using the TST for the first time b) every 1 to 2 weeks during normal operations c) whenever the TST may have suffered significant vibration (e.g. - Page 11 2kg load. Any excess weight pulling on the load cell will change its measurement and have an impact on any test results. 6. Select Save to save, or Cancel to cancel © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
- Page 12 7. Insert the 2kg mass above the load-cell and ensure the Current Force shows 2.00kg 8. Remove the 2kg mass from the load-cell and ensure the Current Force changes to 0.00kg Your Anago TST is now calibrated and ready for sharpness testing...
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Page 13: Screen & Lighting
Screen & Lighting - Detailed 1. Select the Settings option located on the right side of the home page The screen will change to: 2. Select Screen & Lighting The screen & lighting page will appear: © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... - Page 14 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series LCD Brightness To increase the brightness level of the LED, tap the Right Arrow until the required brightness is reached. To decrease the brightness level of the LED, tap the Left Arrow until the required brightness is reached.
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Page 15: Diagnostics
TST to check that they are working correctly. Diagnostics - Overview Diagnostics - Detailed 1. Select the Settings option located on the right side of the home page The screen will change to: 2. Select Diagnostics The diagnostics page will appear: © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... - Page 16 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Carriage In - Out - This setting is not applicable to the manual version of the TST. Up - down - This setting causes carriage A to move up and down · Press down and hold the button to move carriage A upwards ·...
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Page 17: About
The about page will appear: The following information is available: SN is the unique serial number of the TST H/w is the hardware version of the TST F/w is the firmware version of the TST © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... -
Page 18: Test Media
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Test Media The Anago TST comes with a roll of Sharpness Test Media already installed. When the roll is finished, a new roll needs to be loaded. Please note, a normal trimmer sharpness test is run by cutting through one side of test media. After loading a new roll, the first test will cut through both sides of test media and the score will display incorrectly (lower than it actually is). - Page 19 2. Discard the test results from this first test Testing can now continue as normal, i.e. winding the test media through until the pre-cut slit is level with the media alignment arrow. See Testing for details. Happy testing! © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
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Page 20: Blade Handles
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Blade Handles Your TST comes with 3 different blade handles which work with 8 different blades in two different orientations: Trimmer Blade Testing Table Blade types Q620 620M2 Q750 750M2 Q850 850M2 Q1000 1000M2... -
Page 21: Part Iii Testing
Testing - Detailed 1. Ensure the TST is plugged in to a power supply 2. Press the Power button located on the side of the panel The following screen will appear: 3. Select the New Test option © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd... - Page 22 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series The screen will change to: 4. Review this table for details on which test option, handle size and handle orientation to use Trimmer Blade Testing Table Blade types Q620 620M2 Q750 750M2 Q850 850M2...
- Page 23 14. Ensure the handle clicks into place You may need to pull the black retention pin towards you, to allow the handle to click into place. 15. Ensure the handle cannot slip out by pulling it gently to the right © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
- Page 24 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series 16. Manually re-position Carriage B This is best done by using your right hand to pull out the locking pin at the bottom, whilst simultaneously using your left hand to push the carriage away from you.
- Page 25 2. Unload the handle and the blade (if re-testing the same type of blade, you can swap the blade while the handle is still in the TST arm) 3. Select Home (located in the top left-hand corner of the LCD screen) 4. Run a test as per normal Happy testing! © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
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Page 26: Stopping A Test
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Stopping a Test If, for any reason, a test needs to be stopped, it can be stopped at any stage. Testing from the TST · Press the Stop button After stopping the test, the testing process needs to begin from the start again, i.e. resetting Carriage A's height and incrementing the test media if it has been cut. -
Page 27: Saving Test Results
Testing Saving Test Results Saving test results requires the Anago KST Analyzer Software. The software should be set to TST mode. See Analyzer Software - TST Mode for details. There are two ways to save test results: 1. Start running the test from the software, or 2. -
Page 28: Running A Test From The Software
Testing from the Software 1. Ensure the TST is plugged in, switched on and connected to a PC / laptop 2. Open the Anago KST Analyzer Software 3. Click "Tools" and select "Connect to Tester" The software will attempt to connect to the default device. If the software has already been set to TST mode, the bottom left-hand corner will say "Searching for TST100":... - Page 29 You will be prompted to save the results. Select if you would like them to be saved, or not. If you would like the results to save automatically every time, follow the instructions in Automatic Saving © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
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Page 30: Automatic Saving
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series 3.2.1.1 Automatic Saving The Analyzer Software includes an automatic saving feature. This causes the software to bypass the "do you wish to save" prompts and saves the test results automatically. We highly recommend this function. - Page 31 Testing · Select "OK" Tests will now automatically save when run. © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
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Page 32: Transferring Results After Running A Test
Using the "Get Test Data" Function 1. Ensure the TST is connected to a PC / laptop 2. Open the Anago KST Analyzer Software 3. Click "Tools" and select "Connect to Tester" The software will attempt to connect to the default device. If the software has already been set to TST mode, the bottom left-hand corner will say "Searching for TST100":... - Page 33 Testing 6. Click "Manual Controls" on the menu bar 7. Click "Get Test Data" You will be prompted to save the results. Select if you would like them to be saved, or not. © 2003-2018 ... Anago Ltd...
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Page 34: Part Iv Troubleshooting
Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Troubleshooting Support / Suggestions Please contact support@anago.co.nz if you require assistance, wish to offer suggestions for added functionality or wish to report a fault. Here is an overview of possible error messages, their causes and probable solutions:... -
Page 35: Part V Specifications And Version Information
Specifications and Version Information Product and System Specifications Items Included in Your Package Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) · Anago KST Analyzer Software · Anago TST Device Drivers (included on Anago Sharpness Tester USB) · · USB Cable · Power Cable ·... - Page 36 Anago Trimmer Sharpness Tester (TST) Series Software version The software version information for the Anago KST Analyzer Software can be found within the software. · Click "Help" on the menu bar and select "About" The version number is displayed at the top of the "About" window.
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Page 37: Part Vi Warranty
1.4 Anago’s liability to the customer, whether pursuant to this warranty or otherwise, is limited to the value of the product and Anago may at its option either: a. repair any defective product; or b. replace any defective product; or c.
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